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Vanilla Gorilla Cafe

4.6$$Pending

525 8 Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10018

Cafรฉโ€ขLicense #50128548โ€ขInspected 11 days agoโ€ข
Current
0
Violations
18
Corrections
0
Inspections
4
Failures
1
Pests
1

Last Inspection

Mar 31, 2026Pending
No Violations

No Violations During This Inspection

Nearby Pest Activity

10 pest reports within 100ft in the last 2 years
  • roaches!
    26ft away ยท 311 ยท 1w ago
  • flies!
    0ft away ยท 311 ยท 1w ago
  • roaches!
    26ft away ยท 311 ยท 2mo ago
  • mouse!
    26ft away ยท 311 ยท 5mo ago
  • roaches!
    26ft away ยท 311 ยท 5mo ago
  • rat!
    23ft away ยท 311 NYC ยท 5mo ago
  • mouse!
    26ft away ยท 311 ยท 8mo ago
  • mouse!
    26ft away ยท 311 ยท 1y ago
  • flies!
    26ft away ยท 311 ยท 1y ago
  • roaches!
    26ft away ยท 311 ยท 1y ago

    Violation Categories

    ๐ŸงนFacility Maintenance & Cleanliness24
    ๐ŸดEquipment & Utensils18
    ๐Ÿ€Pest Activity12
    ๐ŸŒก๏ธFood Temperature & Holding8
    ๐ŸงผPersonal Hygiene & Handwashing5
    ๐ŸšฐPlumbing & Water3

    Inspection Timeline

    Jan 15, 20253 violationsFailed
    Sep 3, 20241 violation ยท 2 correctionsPass
    Apr 22, 20245 violationsFailed
    Nov 8, 2023No violationsPass

    +4 more inspections available

    Inspection data sourced from official New York City health department records.

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    Has Vanilla Gorilla Cafe passed its last health inspection?
    Vanilla Gorilla Cafe's most recent inspection result was "Z" on March 31, 2026.
    How many health violations does Vanilla Gorilla Cafe have?
    Vanilla Gorilla Cafe has 18 total health violations across 4 inspections on record.
    How often is Vanilla Gorilla Cafe inspected?
    Vanilla Gorilla Cafe has been inspected 4 times. Health inspections in New York City are conducted by the local health department, typically 1-3 times per year.
    Has Vanilla Gorilla Cafe ever failed a health inspection?
    Yes, Vanilla Gorilla Cafe has failed 1 out of 4 health inspections (25% failure rate).
    Does Vanilla Gorilla Cafe have rats, cockroaches, or other pests?
    Vanilla Gorilla Cafe has 1 pest-related citation on record from health inspections. Specific findings include: 7 rodent findings (rats or mice), 2 fly or insect findings.
    Is Vanilla Gorilla Cafe safe to eat at?
    Vanilla Gorilla Cafe's most recent inspection result was "Z". The restaurant has 18 violations across 4 inspections. We recommend checking the full inspection history before dining.

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